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Why State Courts Are Watching GoFundMe Pages After a Death

When tragedy strikes, the internet rallies. GoFundMe pages pop up within hours, fueled by grief, solidarity, and the urge to help. These campaigns can raise thousands, sometimes millions, faster than any formal process can catch up. But behind the warm glow of community generosity, there’s a new player paying very…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 14, 2025

Social media accounts of Palestinians desperate for funds are being flagged as spam

People in Gaza use Bluesky to crowdfund for milk and diapers – repeated deletion of their profiles has spawned a guerrilla verification squad

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025

Julian Brown, Missing Investor's GoFundMe Doubles Amid Kidnapping Claims — Hoax or Real?

Julian Brown's GoFundMe doubled after cryptic posts about being followed. Despite no official probe, his silence has sparked online theories and donor interest.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2025

Doctor Who Spoke Out Against UnitedHealthcare Turns to GoFundMe After Insurance Companies 'Retaliate'

A Texas surgeon whose criticism of UnitedHealthcare's coverage practices went viral is seeking support through GoFundMe after suffering from retaliation.

Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025

London artworks celebrating Windrush generation restored after vandalism

Windrush Untold Stories exhibition received global support after portraits were slashed and daubed with paint

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025

Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves’ family reveals why they are returning $85,000 from GoFundMe

Goncalves’ family outraged by plea deal for Bryan Kohberger

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

Rapper 4xtra Jokes Around Blowing People Up, But Gets His Fingers Blown Away Instead

NoJumper podcast host and rapper 4xtra accidentally blew up his fingers during the 4th of July celebration. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help him.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2025

In Already Precarious Industry, US Musicians Struggle For Health Care

In 2019, American musician Jon Dee Graham suffered a heart attack that left him "dead" for several minutes -- a scare that inspired his album, "Only Dead For a Little While."

International Business Times · Jul 6, 2025

“Sickens Me”: Police Give Update After 7-Eleven Employee Whose Manager Sat On Her Passes Away

7-Eleven worker whose manager allegedly sat on her until she stopped breathing has been taken off life support, while the alleged suspect remains at large.

Bored Panda · Jul 4, 2025

7-Eleven Worker Passes Away After Manager Sits On Her, Preventing Her From Breathing

"Cops still haven't made an arrest?"

Bored Panda · Jul 2, 2025